C0050

DTC C0045 or C0050

Circuit Description

As the wheel spins, the wheel speed sensor produces an AC signal. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) uses the frequency of the AC signal to calculate the wheel speed.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

^ DTC C0045 Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
^ DTC C0050 Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

Both of the conditions listed below may be required to set the DTC.

^ The ignition is ON.
^ The vehicle speed is greater than 13 km/h (8 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Any of the following conditions may cause the DTC to set.

^ The EBCM detects an open wheel speed sensor circuit for 500 milliseconds.
^ The EBCM detects a shorted wheel speed sensor circuit for 500 milliseconds.
^ The EBCM detects the absence of a wheel speed sensor signal for 5 seconds. If more than one absent wheel speed sensor signal is detected, the condition must be present for 120 seconds to set DTCs.
^ The EBCM detects an erratic wheel speed sensor signal for 200 milliseconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

If equipped, the following actions may occur.

^ The EBCM disables the ABS/traction control system (TCS)/vehicle stability enhancement system (VSES) and may disable the dynamic rear proportion (DRP) if more than one wheel speed sensor DTC is set.
^ The ABS indicator turns ON.
^ The brake warning indicator may turn ON.
^ The stability indicator turns ON.
^ An ECE 13 response may occur. Refer to ABS Description and Operation (W/JL4) ABS Description and Operation (W/O JL4) for a complete description of ECE 13.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The Conditions for Setting the DTC are no longer present and you use the scan tool Clear DTCs function.

Diagnostic Aids

Thoroughly inspect connections or circuitry that may cause an intermittent malfunction. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections, Connector Repairs, Testing for Electrical Intermittents, and Wiring Repairs.

If the customer concern is that the ABS indicator is ON only during humid conditions such as rain, snow, or vehicle wash, thoroughly inspect the wheel speed sensor circuits for signs of water intrusion. Use the following procedure in order to help isolate the problem area:

1. Spray the suspected area with a 5 percent salt water solution.
2. Operate the vehicle at a speed greater than 13 km/h (8 mph) for at least 30 seconds.
3. Repair or replace the suspect harness if the DTC sets.

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